Category: English | Last updated: 2026-09-18

What is the effect of using "anaphora" in a speech?

A) It weakens the argument
B) It creates rhythm and emphasis through repetition
C) It confuses the audience
D) It shortens the speech

Explanation

Anaphora — repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses — creates rhythm, emphasis, and rhetorical power (e.g., "I have a dream...").

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